Add 42/20 and 21/9
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2 3/9
42/20 + 21/9 is 133/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 420/180 = 378 + 420/180 = 798/180 - 798/180 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 42/20 + 21/9 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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